Iodine is an important mineral required by human beings, it is mixed with white edible salt to make Iodized Salt. Iodized Salt helps to prevent many diseases which are caused by lack of iodine such as goitre etc. Iodine is a vital element that is needed by our body, it is absorbed by thyroid gland, which further produces thyroid hormones that help in regulating many functions of body like breakdown of fat, body temperature, growth, reproduction, muscle & nerve function etc